Topic:"Participant Costs Benefits" in M11630

2022 (SBES) A process evaluation of SBES should be conducted to inform non-participant and partial-participant spillover that directly results from program activity. This activity should also inform rebate programs of potential upgrades to...

AI summary The 2022 Verification Recommendations suggest conducting a process evaluation of the Small Business Energy Savings (SBES) program to assess non-participant and partial-participant spillover effects and inform rebate program upgrades. The evaluation should use survey methods informed by the Uniform Methods Protocols for net-to-gross evaluations.

This appendix presents some examples of how the Evaluator established the margins of error for participant surveys, adjustment ratios, installation rates, and free-ridership levels. For participant survey margins of error, the example is d...

AI summary This appendix provides examples of how the Evaluator determined margins of error for various metrics, including participant surveys, adjustment ratios, installation rates, and free-ridership levels, using evaluations from the 2023 Home Energy Assessment, Small Business Energy Solutions DIY path, and Green Heat mini-split heat pump programs.

DEFINITIONS Accuracy Reflects the proximity of measurements to the true value. First-year savings The first full year of energy or peak demand savings generated by an energy efficiency measure. Free-ridership Percentage of gross savings at...

AI summary The document defines key terms related to energy efficiency programs, including accuracy, first-year savings, free-ridership, gross savings, induced consumption, interactive effects, and in-service rate. These definitions are crucial for evaluating program effectiveness and participant behavior.

Table 18: 2023 Instant Savings Evaluation Approach Evaluation Objective Research Question Methodology Collect information on participant and partner perspectives › What is the awareness level about Instant Savings and how did participants...

AI summary This section outlines the 2023 Instant Savings Evaluation Approach, detailing how participant and partner perspectives are collected, how gross and net results are calculated, and the methods used, such as online surveys and tracking sheet audits.

Table 6: 2023 HEA Evaluation Approach Evaluation Objectives Research Questions Methodology Collect information on participant perspectives › What is the level of satisfaction among participants? › What participants suggest for improving th...

AI summary The 2023 HEA Evaluation Approach outlines objectives to collect participant perspectives, calculate gross and net results, and includes methodologies such as participant surveys, tracking sheet audits, billing analysis, and GHG emission reduction calculations.

Table 25: 2023 Green Heat Evaluation Approach Evaluation Objectives Research Questions Methodology Collect information on participant and partner perspectives › What is the level of satisfaction with the component among participants and co...

AI summary This section outlines the 2023 Green Heat Evaluation Approach, focusing on participant and partner perspectives, calculating gross and net results, and analyzing the market evolution of MSHPs. The methodology includes surveys, interviews, and data audits to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

14.2.1 Installation Rates Installation rates represent the proportion of products recorded in the tracking sheet that remain installed in participants' homes. No data collection aimed at updating installation rates for measures of the EPI...

AI summary Installation rates for energy efficiency measures are discussed, with data from 2021 being used due to a lack of 2023 data collection. A 100% installation rate was assumed for smart thermostats in a pilot program, while a maximum of one-third was assumed for window film kits due to self-installation complexity.

For EPI, participant spillover occurs when participants purchase and install additional energy efficient products due to the influence of having participated in the program component without receiving any additional support from an EOne pr...

AI summary The document discusses participant spillover in the EPI program, where participants install additional energy-efficient products without additional support. No new data was collected in 2023, so the 2021 spillover level was used for the 2023 evaluation.

Table 33: 2023 SEM Evaluation Approach Evaluation Objectives Research Questions Methodology Collect information on participant and partner perspectives › What is the level of satisfaction with SEM? › To what extent do SEM participants adop...

AI summary Table 33 outlines the 2023 SEM Evaluation Approach, focusing on collecting participant perspectives, updating program logic, calculating gross and net results, and identifying barriers and improvements for the SEM program. The methodology includes interviews, audits, and calculations.

APPENDIX V Retrofit Algorithm for Free-Ridership Calculation Question Response Score I would like to understand the impact of this incentive on the financial case for your project. To what extent did 3) The financial incentive DID NOT impr...

AI summary The appendix discusses the impact of financial incentives on the payback period for a project, with responses indicating that the incentives did not significantly improve the payback period.

Table 1: Participant Interview Questionnaire and Free-ridership Algorithm Question (From the Custom New Construction Participant Interview Guide) Response Score case for your new building project. Which of the following best represents the...

AI summary The table outlines a questionnaire used to assess the impact of financial incentives on energy efficiency measures in new construction projects. It includes questions and scoring criteria related to the role of financial incentives in decision-making.

Interviewed participants were asked free-ridership validation questions. These questions are listed at the end of the protocol. - € Efficiency Nova Scotia ECONOL≣R Project Review Protocol 1. General Information Interview/Site Visit Date: P...

AI summary The document outlines a protocol for reviewing energy efficiency projects, including general information, participation history, and impact evaluation. It includes sections for recording details about the project, participants, and energy consumption drivers.

Table 5: 2023 SBES Evaluation Approach Evaluation Objectives Research Questions Methodology Collect information on participant, partner, and staff perspectives › What is the level of satisfaction with the service among participants and con...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2023 SBES Evaluation Approach, which includes collecting participant and contractor perspectives, calculating gross and net results, and evaluating program effectiveness. It involves various methods such as interviews, surveys, tracking sheet audits, and site visits.